8 Hong Kong celebrities who studied at top university HKU, from Mirror member Edan and Canto-pop star Kay Tse to former Olympic swimmer Alex Fong
- Alex Fong, music artist, film actor and TVB reporter, naturally joined HKU’s swim team when he studied business administration there
- New wave film director Ann Hui was given an honorary degree for her contributions to Hong Kong culture while The Voice star Alfred Hui is also a trained dentist
No matter what you studied, the people you surround yourself with at university can really define your time there. A lot of Hong Kong celebrities are alumni of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), so it wouldn’t be a shocker if you actually attended class alongside some of the city’s biggest stars.
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the University of Hong Kong, here’s a list of Hong Kong stars who attended the prestigious university.
Edan Lui
Before he made his debut in Mirror, Lui studied business administration at the HKU business school. However, he revealed to U Lifestyle that he felt that he chose the wrong subject and described his graduation as a “miracle”.
James Wong Jim
James Wong Jim, affectionately known as “Uncle Jim”, is considered one of Hong Kong’s best lyricists. Starting his career in the 1960s, he composed numerous songs for multiple TV programmes. His influence on Cantonese music allowed the genre to flourish and rise to popularity.